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August 27, 1960
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Young civil rights activists and veterans rallied in Washington D.C. on August 14-15 to urge Congress to pass a Civil Rights Bill, criticizing politicians' empty campaign promises and emphasizing pre-election action for Negro Americans' dignity.
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Last weekend. August 14th and 15th, gathered in Washington, D. C. a dedicated group of young men and women and veterans of the Armed Services to put the pressure on Congress to reconsider a Civil Rights Bill NOW.
These young people, many of them leaders of Southern "sit-in" demonstrations or Northern support movements, have learned early in life that political party platform time is also SHOWTIME for ambitious politicians. They know full well that campaign promises all too often are only used as devices to capture the hope of a believing people and these same Congressmen once elected forget the public promises of the common good and work instead for selfish interests. Yes. when it comes election time politicians can put on an academy-award winning "show" of promising to work for Civil Rights, better labor legislation, etc.. etc.
BUT, these young fighters for FREEDOM NOW have shown by their determination to keep the issue of human dignity for Negro Americans out in the open before election time that they fully understand a basic axiom of politics what you don't get out of a politician before he gets your vote you're not likely to get out of him after he gets elected.
They know, perhaps better than most politicians and perhaps even better than many of their elders, that as far as Civil Rights are concerned "showtime" is over its time for a showdown.
Last weekend. August 14th and 15th, gathered in Washington, D. C. a dedicated group of young men and women and veterans of the Armed Services to put the pressure on Congress to reconsider a Civil Rights Bill NOW.
These young people, many of them leaders of Southern "sit-in" demonstrations or Northern support movements, have learned early in life that political party platform time is also SHOWTIME for ambitious politicians. They know full well that campaign promises all too often are only used as devices to capture the hope of a believing people and these same Congressmen once elected forget the public promises of the common good and work instead for selfish interests. Yes. when it comes election time politicians can put on an academy-award winning "show" of promising to work for Civil Rights, better labor legislation, etc.. etc.
BUT, these young fighters for FREEDOM NOW have shown by their determination to keep the issue of human dignity for Negro Americans out in the open before election time that they fully understand a basic axiom of politics what you don't get out of a politician before he gets your vote you're not likely to get out of him after he gets elected.
They know, perhaps better than most politicians and perhaps even better than many of their elders, that as far as Civil Rights are concerned "showtime" is over its time for a showdown.
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Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights
Protest
Washington Dc
Congress
Sit In Demonstrations
Political Pressure
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
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Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
August 14th And 15th
Story Details
A group of young civil rights activists and veterans gathered in Washington D.C. to pressure Congress for a Civil Rights Bill, highlighting the need for action on human dignity for Negro Americans before elections.